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Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)

How to Talk to Your Doctor About Urinary Tract Infections

It’s natural to feel embarrassed when discussing UTIs with your doctor, but these tips may help.

Lauren Smith, MASarah Gupta, MD
Written by Lauren Smith, MA | Reviewed by Sarah Gupta, MD
Updated on June 3, 2025
Featuring Stacia Woodcock, PharmDReviewed by Sarah Gupta, MD | June 3, 2025

Urinary tract infections (UTI) are very common. If you feel embarrassed bringing up the topic of a UTI to your doctor, keep in mind that you’re not alone. Many types of doctors can treat UTIs, and they've likely had this conversation many, many times, and it’s nothing to be ashamed of.

In this video, learn tips to make the discussion with your doctor about your UTI a little easier, according to Stacia Woodcock, PharmD, Pharmacy Editor at GoodRx.

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Lauren Smith, MA
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Lauren Smith, MA
Lauren Smith, MA, has worked in health journalism since 2017. Before joining GoodRx, she was the senior health editor and writer for HealthiNation.
Sarah Gupta, MD
Reviewed by:
Sarah Gupta, MD
Sarah Gupta, MD, is a licensed physician with a special interest in mental health, sex and gender, eating disorders, and the human microbiome. She is currently board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

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